Warehouse Manager

International Pool and Spa Centers is one of the largest distributors, retail, and service providers of hot tubs, swimming pools, and recreational products in southern Ontario. We are currently looking for a Warehouse Manager to join our dynamic and vibrant **warehouse team** in our **North York** location. If you are an energetic and ambitious individual looking for a progressive and rewarding career and thrive in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines, this is the perfect opportunity for you

**START DATE**: Immediately

**JOB TYPE**: Permanent. Full-time

**WORK HOURS**:
Summer Hours - Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. & Saturday 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Winter Hours - Monday to Thursday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. & Fridays 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

**LOCATION**: 4496 Chesswood Drive, North York.

**Position Purpose**:Under the direction of the Organization’s two Principles, the **Warehouse Manager** is responsible for performing an array of functions that may include supervision of the overall activities of the warehouses, which involves supervising the warehouse staff, receiving and shipping of goods, ensuring efficient & organized storage, and maintaining a clean, safe environment.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities **include but are not limited to the following:

- Coordinate the shipping, receiving, warehousing of products, order picking, and cycle counts to ensure all customer orders are shipped on time in accordance with customer specifications.
- Schedule, direct, and monitor the work of all hourly personnel in a manner that supports exceeding daily standard production rates. Evaluate operations and adjust work schedules when needed to maintain production needs.
- Provide daily work direction to frontline associates
- Conduct performance coaching, provide individual feedback, and issue corrective action
- Handle all team performance and warehouse personnel issues
- Accountable for the health and safety of all workers under supervision. Responsible to ensure that all operations are safe and that employees work in compliance with established work practices and procedures.
- Provide training to employees on safety, quality, operations, and other areas as required.
- Create and iterate processes focused on improving efficiency, reducing waste, and heightening customer experience.
- Guarantee timely and accurate shipment of products to customers.
- Maintain strict control over inventory levels to meet internal and external demand for the product.
- Work alongside office staff to maintain and order inventory
- Manage all issues with carriers to ensure the efficient unloading and loading of trailers and ensure incoming containers are offloaded in the allotted time.
- Ensure orderly stacking and storage of all incoming goods and products
- Facilitate picking and staging of outbound shipments by the highest possible levels of productivity.
- Perform pre-shift equipment checks and safely operate material handling equipment (pallet jack/forklift)
- Verify required inbound/outbound paperwork with drivers, ensuring that product is properly counted.
- Control inventory and stock rotation of finished goods.
- Maintain all relevant paperwork associated with shipping, receiving, and storage of inventory.
- Maintain appropriate documentation regarding regulated products and/or hazardous materials.
- Investigate inventory discrepancies, conduct root cause analysis, and execute corrective actions to inventory variances.

**Other Duties& Responsibilities**
- Maintain quality service by following organization standards.
- Conduct periodic spot-checks of inventory levels, supplies, and equipment.
- Assure the integrity of the inventory and assist in conducting physical inventories.
- Identify discrepancies between inventory records and take appropriate action.
- Identify and act on growth and education opportunities for the Inventory team, ensuring each individual is set up for success.
- Set up reporting and communication channels with other departments, allowing for seamless cross-departmental collaboration and transparency of information.
- Maintain and repair equipment as needed.
- Comply and ensure that the warehouse team complies with all the company policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed and working collaboratively in a team environment to meet deadlines.
- Assist with special projects and various facility duties as required.

**Competencies & Qualifications**:

- G-level Driver’s license
- Clean driving record and habits.
- Forklift Operator Certification
- Forklift and pallet jack experience
- Strong written and verbal skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent time management skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
- Great work ethic and a persistent and positive attitude with